Many people mistakenly believe that only when bitten by a rabid dog can one get rabies. In fact, rabies can also be transmitted from the saliva of an infected animal through a scratch or lick on an open wound or scratched area of human skin.

Many patients after being bitten by a dog with signs of rabies are extremely worried, scared, and confused. So when is the most appropriate time to get vaccinated against rabies? What types of vaccines are currently used in Vietnam?

Rabies is caused by the Rabies Virus - a virus transmitted through the bite or scratch of an animal, especially a dog. The incubation period for rabies ranges from a few days to a few months, while the time from onset of the disease to death varies from only 1 to 7 days.

I was bitten by a dog on the 2nd of January, the owner of the dog used chili peppers to sharpen the knife on my hand, I don't know what to do now, I don't dare to tell my parents, the doctor can help me